Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Yassine
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Born and raised
Languages: Dutch & English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
Growing up in Amsterdam, a city surrounded by water, swimming became a natural part of my life. I started at the age of 5, and by 7, I had earned my C diploma. From there, I ventured into the competitive side of the sport, and my love for swimming has stayed with me ever since.
While studying to become a teacher, I discovered how much joy I find in coaching and helping others learn new skills. Combining my passion for swimming with my love of teaching felt like the perfect fit, and that’s what inspired me to become a swim instructor.
Outside of teaching, I work part-time as a bartender and dedicate a lot of time to staying active in the gym.
Coaching style:
I like to make sure all my students are comfortable in the water. When something feels like its not progressing, we break it down and work on it step by step.
I believe everyone has a different learning style and through trial and error we find out what suits the student best. My ultimate goal as a coach is to make sure my students enter a body of water with a sense of relaxation and complete control.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- Lifeguard CE1 NRZ (2024)
- Educator swim-ABC CE3 NRZ (2024)
- Medic & Fire First Aid (2024)
- Zwemdiploma C (2023)
Specialties:
I like to work with students who are able to swim, but are not yet fully confident in their abilities. And students who like to make their strokes more energy efficient.
“Swimming isn’t just about strokes and speed—it’s about building confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for the water.”
- ALL YOU NEED IS THE FIRST STEP, WE'L TAKE CARE OF THE REST! -
Our range of swimming classes for adults
Which class suits you best? Select from beginner to advanced swimming lessons. We offer classes suitable at different levels, from classes for beginners to classes for those who want to refine their technique and increase their stamina.
Water introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 1 of 5
No swimming ability? Fear of water? Past lessons unsuccessful or a long time ago? Then it’s time to begin again — from the very start — with a water introduction at ground zero!
Perfect for absolute beginners or those with fear of water.
- Overcome fear of water
- Get comfortable in shallow water
- Learn to float and move freely
- Build basic water confidence
Stroke introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 2 of 5
Comfortable in water, but not yet able to swim the four basic strokes? This level provides the right fit.
Requirements include: completion of the introduction level, or ability to swim back-crawl and backstroke (with froggy leg kick).
For those who are water-confident but don’t yet swim strokes.
- Learn the 4 basic strokes
- Improve breath control
- Build up stamina in shallow water
- Transition from water play to structured swimming
Intermediate
Difficulty: Intermediate
Lessons range: 3 of 5
Participation in this level requires the ability to swim comfortably in shallow water. Discomfort in deep water is acceptable.
Requirements include: knowledge of all four basic strokes.
You can swim in shallow water but still improving technique or confidence.
- Refine technique for all 4 strokes
- Improve efficiency and endurance
- Get more comfortable in deeper water
- Work on swimming longer distances without breaks
Advanced
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 4 of 5
No issues in deep water and able to swim more than 100 meters without exhaustion? This level is the perfect match. The goal: getting fitter and stronger through swimming as a weekly workout.
You swim 100m+ without stopping and want cardio & progress.
- Swim in deep water with full confidence
- Increase swimming stamina and speed
- Improve stroke power and breathing
- Prepare for diploma-event and/or sports-level training
Sports Class
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 5 of 5
Take swimming skills to the next level with the Sport Class! Designed for holders of official swim diplomas or advanced swimmers seeking new challenges — this class delivers focused, high-level training.
For advanced or diploma-level swimmers seeking challenge.
- Train like an athlete
- Learn interval and endurance sets
- Improve race technique and starts
- Build peak swimming fitness
Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Yassine
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Born and raised
Languages: Dutch & English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
Growing up in Amsterdam, a city surrounded by water, swimming became a natural part of my life. I started at the age of 5, and by 7, I had earned my C diploma. From there, I ventured into the competitive side of the sport, and my love for swimming has stayed with me ever since.
While studying to become a teacher, I discovered how much joy I find in coaching and helping others learn new skills. Combining my passion for swimming with my love of teaching felt like the perfect fit, and that’s what inspired me to become a swim instructor.
Outside of teaching, I work part-time as a bartender and dedicate a lot of time to staying active in the gym.
Coaching style:
I like to make sure all my students are comfortable in the water. When something feels like its not progressing, we break it down and work on it step by step.
I believe everyone has a different learning style and through trial and error we find out what suits the student best. My ultimate goal as a coach is to make sure my students enter a body of water with a sense of relaxation and complete control.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- Lifeguard CE1 NRZ (2024)
- Educator swim-ABC CE3 NRZ (2024)
- Medic & Fire First Aid (2024)
- Zwemdiploma C (2023)
Specialties:
I like to work with students who are able to swim, but are not yet fully confident in their abilities. And students who like to make their strokes more energy efficient.
“Swimming isn’t just about strokes and speed—it’s about building confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for the water.”
- ALL YOU NEED IS THE FIRST STEP, WE'L TAKE CARE OF THE REST! -
Our range of
swimming classes
for adults
Which class suits you best? Select from beginner to advanced swimming lessons. We offer classes suitable at different levels, from classes for beginners to classes for those who want to refine their technique and increase their stamina.
Water introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 1 of 5
No swimming ability? Fear of water? Past lessons unsuccessful or a long time ago? Then it’s time to begin again — from the very start — with a water introduction at ground zero!
Perfect for absolute beginners or those with fear of water.
- Overcome fear of water
- Get comfortable in shallow water
- Learn to float and move freely
- Build basic water confidence
Stroke introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 2 of 5
Comfortable in water, but not yet able to swim the four basic strokes? This level provides the right fit.
Requirements include: completion of the introduction level, or ability to swim back-crawl and backstroke (with froggy leg kick).
For those who are water-confident but don’t yet swim strokes.
- Learn the 4 basic strokes
- Improve breath control
- Build up stamina in shallow water
- Transition from water play to structured swimming
Intermediate
Difficulty: Intermediate
Lessons range: 3 of 5
Participation in this level requires the ability to swim comfortably in shallow water. Discomfort in deep water is acceptable.
Requirements include: knowledge of all four basic strokes.
You can swim in shallow water but still improving technique or confidence.
- Refine technique for all 4 strokes
- Improve efficiency and endurance
- Get more comfortable in deeper water
- Work on swimming longer distances without breaks
Advanced
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 4 of 5
No issues in deep water and able to swim more than 100 meters without exhaustion? This level is the perfect match. The goal: getting fitter and stronger through swimming as a weekly workout.
You swim 100m+ without stopping and want cardio & progress.
- Swim in deep water with full confidence
- Increase swimming stamina and speed
- Improve stroke power and breathing
- Prepare for diploma-event and/or sports-level training
Sports Class
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 5 of 5
Take swimming skills to the next level with the Sport Class! Designed for holders of official swim diplomas or advanced swimmers seeking new challenges — this class delivers focused, high-level training.
For advanced or diploma-level swimmers seeking challenge.
- Train like an athlete
- Learn interval and endurance sets
- Improve race technique and starts
- Build peak swimming fitness
Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Yassine
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Born and raised
Languages: Dutch & English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
Growing up in Amsterdam, a city surrounded by water, swimming became a natural part of my life. I started at the age of 5, and by 7, I had earned my C diploma. From there, I ventured into the competitive side of the sport, and my love for swimming has stayed with me ever since.
While studying to become a teacher, I discovered how much joy I find in coaching and helping others learn new skills. Combining my passion for swimming with my love of teaching felt like the perfect fit, and that’s what inspired me to become a swim instructor.
Outside of teaching, I work part-time as a bartender and dedicate a lot of time to staying active in the gym.
Coaching style:
I like to make sure all my students are comfortable in the water. When something feels like its not progressing, we break it down and work on it step by step.
I believe everyone has a different learning style and through trial and error we find out what suits the student best. My ultimate goal as a coach is to make sure my students enter a body of water with a sense of relaxation and complete control.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- Lifeguard CE1 NRZ (2024)
- Educator swim-ABC CE3 NRZ (2024)
- Medic & Fire First Aid (2024)
- Zwemdiploma C (2023)
Specialties:
I like to work with students who are able to swim, but are not yet fully confident in their abilities. And students who like to make their strokes more energy efficient.
“Swimming isn’t just about strokes and speed—it’s about building confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for the water.”
- ALL YOU NEED IS THE FIRST STEP, WE'L TAKE CARE OF THE REST! -
Our range of swimming classes for adults
Which class suits you best?
Select from beginner to advanced swimming lessons. We offer classes suitable at different levels, from classes for beginners to classes for those who want to refine their technique and increase their stamina.
Water introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 1 of 5
No swimming ability? Fear of water? Past lessons unsuccessful or a long time ago? Then it’s time to begin again — from the very start — with a water introduction at ground zero!
Perfect for absolute beginners or those with fear of water.
- Overcome fear of water
- Get comfortable in shallow water
- Learn to float and move freely
- Build basic water confidence
Stroke introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 2 of 5
Comfortable in water, but not yet able to swim the four basic strokes? This level provides the right fit.
Requirements include: completion of the introduction level, or ability to swim back-crawl and backstroke (with froggy leg kick).
For those who are water-confident but don’t yet swim strokes.
- Learn the 4 basic strokes
- Improve breath control
- Build up stamina in shallow water
- Transition from water play to structured swimming
Intermediate
Difficulty: Intermediate
Lessons range: 3 of 5
Participation in this level requires the ability to swim comfortably in shallow water. Discomfort in deep water is acceptable.
Requirements include: knowledge of all four basic strokes.
You can swim in shallow water but still improving technique or confidence.
- Refine technique for all 4 strokes
- Improve efficiency and endurance
- Get more comfortable in deeper water
- Work on swimming longer distances without breaks
Advanced
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 4 of 5
No issues in deep water and able to swim more than 100 meters without exhaustion? This level is the perfect match. The goal: getting fitter and stronger through swimming as a weekly workout.
You swim 100m+ without stopping and want cardio & progress.
- Swim in deep water with full confidence
- Increase swimming stamina and speed
- Improve stroke power and breathing
- Prepare for diploma-event and/or sports-level training
Sports Class
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 5 of 5
Take swimming skills to the next level with the Sport Class! Designed for holders of official swim diplomas or advanced swimmers seeking new challenges — this class delivers focused, high-level training.
For advanced or diploma-level swimmers seeking challenge.
- Train like an athlete
- Learn interval and endurance sets
- Improve race technique and starts
- Build peak swimming fitness
